Junior software developer Review

by CGI

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.2/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

My role is junior software developer and I am in a small agile working team that push weekly builds out. What I do on a day-to-day basis depends on what needs to be done within the team. Mornings would start with a stand up and will discuss what needs to be done throughout the day.

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Upon doing this apprenticship I have developed many existing skills in both the business side and the technical side. I have also leanred new skills and I am continuing to work on making these stronger. We get a lot of support and space to grow and there's always time to learn something new.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my program. A few reason why I do enjoy my program are: Getting to work in a team with not only people of the same skills or interests as you but working with a wide variety of different people and teams to best suit a common interest. Also being able to develop new skills and existing ones throughout this programme

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The induction was good as it introduced us slowly into what needs to be expected of us as well as learning new skills right-off-the-bat. The support given is amazing and you never feel stuck. The organisation was well done and task were planned weeks in advance so we know exactly what path we're going down in the future.

9/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I recieve a lot of support from my employer and is very easy to find the inofmration you need. Any problems that come up within the apprenticeship or work is quickly and easily sorted out. The support is endless as everyone is there to help no matter what position they are within the company

9/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

We get a lot of support from our traning providers and Makers are always answering every single question that is asked of them. They are always there to help with any problems and a there to guide us towards our qualifications. They're always easy to approach and there are many of them to ask

9/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

I believe that our qualification helps a lot when it comes to the performance of our role. As a software developer, having past experience is very important and having the right interests and ambition is equally as improtant. it helps us better understand what is expected of us and therefore helps us perform better.

10/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

9/10

9a. Would you recommend CGI to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

CGI is a door to many opertunities. They're a well built company that believe in many values. These values are seen everyday from every employee that works there. The working atmosphere is amazing and you feel right at home from day 1. Personal health and development is something that the company focuses on and you can really tell.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to CGI?

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